Recreation Facilities

The City of St. John's has many recreation facilities for general public use or for rental by public, community or private groups. Recreation facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, outdoor stages, sports fields of all kinds, skate parks and indoor multipurpose facilities. The City of St. John's maintains a a non-smoking/no alcohol policy at all facilities.

Rotary Sunshine Park Chalet
Located off Thorburn Road, the Rotary 'Sunshine' Park Chalet is a modern facility that can sleep 24 people. Many amenities are available for programming, meetings and social functions including full kitchen with dishwasher, propane fireplace, outdoor barbecue and large patio deck. The chalet is located in a tranquil setting with outdoor fields and an unsupervised swimming/beach area. For information on booking the Rotary Chalet, please call 709-576-8499 or email recreation@stjohns.ca. Please click Rotary 'Sunshine' Park Chalet to view more photos or to complete an application.

Shea Heights Community Centre
Located at 130 Linegar Avenue is available for rentals to host birthday parties, baby and wedding showers, and meetings. Amenities include: multipurpose room, kitchen and wheelchair accessibility. Rentals are based on the availability of facility and staff. For more information, please call 709-576-1023 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.

The Kilbride Lions Community Centre
Located off Fahey Street, the Kilbride Lions Community Centre is available to host birthday parties, baby and wedding showers and meetings. Amenities include: multi-purpose room, kitchen and wheelchair accessibility. Rentals are based on the availability of facility and staff. For more information, please call 709-368-0250 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.

Southlands Community Centre
Located at 40 Teakwood Drive, is available for rentals to host birthday parties, baby and wedding showers and meetings. Amenities include: two multi-purpose rooms, board room, a kitchen and wheelchair accessibility. Rentals are based on the availability of facility and staff. For more information, please call 709-364-5252, 364-5128, 364-5129 or email recreation@stjohns.ca

NEW Kenmount Terrace Community Centre
Located at 85 Messenger Drive, is available for rentals to host birthday parties, sports events, baby and wedding showers and meetings. Amenities include a full-sized gymnastium, multi-purpose room that can be divided into two spaces, an activity lobby, and kitchen and wheelchair accessibility. Rentals are based on availibilty of facilty and staff. For more information, please call 709-576-6112 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.